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Aspirant

Aug 04, 2018

Initialize disk on eSATA port

Is there a way to initilize a new disk when it's plugged into the eSATA port? I've tried connecting a fresh disk, the NAS detects the connection but doesn't show it when looking at the shares. ...

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StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

Aug 04, 2018

You need to create a volume on it via the admin web ui, and then create shares on the volume.

Graham-

Aspirant

Aug 06, 2018

I can't find the disk to be able to create a volume on it. I've just connected another disk and got the message:

'External storage device is connected but the file system is not reconized'.

I can't find any options to initilize or format it?

bedlam1
Prodigy
Aug 06, 2018
On the Admin page System/Overview click the gearwheeel next to the USB drive then format
- Graham-
  Aspirant
  Aug 06, 2018
  It's connected vie eSATA but I understand what you're saying but that cog isn't there. Screenshot attached.
  - bedlam1
    Prodigy
    Aug 06, 2018
    Oh Ok, format it on your PC as NTFS then, I assume there is no data on it that you require.